exchange places; swap positions
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Meanings
1 sense · 5 examplesverb
to exchange places; to swap positions
informalA colloquial term, often used when two people or objects need to switch places for better arrangement or visibility. It can imply a physical swap or a simple positional exchange.
Zhè这
liǎng两
jiàn件
jiā家
jù具
diào掉
guò过
r儿
fàng放
cái才
hé合
shì适
。
These two pieces of furniture need to be swapped around to fit properly.
Nǐ你
gēn跟
tā他
diào掉
gè个
guò过
r儿
，
nǐ你
jiù就
kàn看
dé得
jiàn见
tái台
shàng上
de的
rén人
le了
。
Swap places with him, and then you'll be able to see the people on the stage.
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Wǒ我
men们
liǎ俩
diào掉
guò过
r儿
zuò坐
ba吧
，
zhè这
yàng样
nǐ你
jiù就
néng能
kào靠
chuāng窗
le了
。
Let's swap seats so you can sit by the window.
Zhè这
liǎng两
gè个
xiāng箱
zi子
tài太
zhòng重
le了
，
wǒ我
men们
diào掉
gè个
guò过
r儿
bān搬
。
These two boxes are too heavy; let's swap which ones we're carrying.
Diào掉
guò过
r儿
xiǎng想
yī一
xiǎng想
，
yě也
xǔ许
nǐ你
jiù就
néng能
lǐ理
jiě解
tā他
de的
nán难
chù处
le了
。
Put yourself in his shoes and think about it; maybe then you'll understand his difficulties.